1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 68 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Stratos | Beta |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
